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Sunday, May 20, 2012
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Jesus said, “I am asking on their behalf; I am not asking on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those whom you gave me, because they are yours.” (John 17:9)
A Word of Welcome to New Parishioners!
Please introduce yourselves to Fr. Michael or Deacon Joe so that we can better serve you. We hope that you will become involved with our parish, and we look forward to your presence and participation each week.
| Baptisms: First three Sundays of the month at 12:30pm by appointment |
Marriage: |
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Sacrament of the Sick: |
Parish Bulletin
All Parish announcements can be read in the weekly Bulletin. View or download here
2012 Catholic Charities Appeal
We are just at the beginning of the Appeal and the initial returns are encouraging!
As of Tuesday, May 8th, we have received $46,225 from 218 parishioners. Of this number 43 were able to increase their donation from last year, 11 have returned as donors, and 8 have given for the first time!
Although we are at the beginning of the Appeal, this is another example of the generosity of our parishioners. We want to thank you for your response. For those who have not yet contributed, please give careful consideration to this important diocesan endeavor. Donations may be mailed to the parish, dropped off at the rectory, or placed in the collection basket on the weekend. For those who did not receive an envelope in the mail, they are available at the church entrances. Contributions may be made online by visiting the Catholic Charities website. The 2011 Appeal Revenue and Expenditures report is also available for viewing on the Catholic Charities website.
Religious Education News
First Holy Communion
On Sunday, May 5, 32 second-graders received their First Holy Communion at the 9:30am and 11:00am Mass. Their names can be viewed here. A PDF copy of the First Communion program can be downloaded here.
We congratulate them and their families, and we continue to pray for the students who will receive their first Holy Communion this weekend and next weekend at the 9:30am and 11:00am Masses!
Confirmation 2012
On Sunday, April 30th, and Tuesday, May 1st, Father Michael conferred the Sacrament of Confirmation to 95 of our young people and one adult. Our congratulations to these young men and women, to their parents, families and sponsors. We thank Lisa Donahue, Kristin Kreckler, and the table and peer leaders for a job well done!
The names of those who received the Sacrament of Confirmation can be viewed here.
Religious Education Volunteers
The Religious Education is starting to look at our needs for the 2012-2013 school year. Please consider volunteering to teach our young parishioners about their faith. Thank you!
| Grade | Teachers Needed |
Meeting Time | |
| 2 | 1 | every Sunday | 9:15am – 10:15am |
| 3 | 5 | every other Saturday | 10:30am - noon |
| 4 | 1 | every other Saturday | 10:30am - noon |
| 6 | 1 | every other Monday | 6:30pm – 8:00pm |
| 7 | 5 | every other Tuesday | 6:30pm – 8:00pm |
| 8 | 2 | every other Tuesday | 6:30pm – 8:00pm |
Parish News & Events
Welcome Home Collegians
We want to extend a warm welcome home to our collegians who have completed their studies for the year. We look forward to their presence among us. To those who graduated, we extend our heartiest congratulations, and we wish them the best for the future.
Vacation Bible School - Save The Date!
July 30th – August 3rd
"Sky: Everything is possible with God " Registration will take place the weekends of June 2nd/3rd and 9th/10th after all of the Masses.
Parish Survey
The final report from the Fall 2011 Parish Survey is available for download. Many thanks to all who took the time to respond.
The goal of the survey was to identify opportunities to continually improve and develop our faith community. We received approximately 400 anonymous responses containing detailed suggestions of what is working well in the Parish as well as areas which need improvement. The Parish Council has tabulated and reviewed the results and has formulated and documented action plans where appropriate.
The overall message was very positive as most felt that that Parish was meeting or exceeding their expectations. Again, thank you for taking the time to help strengthen our Parish.
Coffee & Donuts On Hiatus
We are giving the bakers and the workers a well-deserved break as a way of saying thanks for their help this past year. We want to thank Bev Morgan for overseeing this activity, and Tim Holick and Ed Ennes, our “bakers.” We are grateful to all of the volunteers who assist in this social activity. It will return in September.
Parish Necrology
Each week, our parish necrology – a listing of the anniversaries of those parish members who have gone before us – is published. We ask that you keep these folks in your prayers, particularly on the anniversary of their death.
Fr. Michael
| May 13 | Judith M. Driscoll | 2002 | May 15 | Ruth E. Thomas | 1981 |
| Paul J. Camara | 2003 | May 16 | Theresa Welch | 2005 | |
| Paula Cardile | 2011 | May 17 | Robert Britton | 1973 | |
| May 14 | Dino Battistini | 1970 | Joseph Masterson, Jr | 2010 | |
| John Cutner | 1974 | May 18 | Lorraine Theriault | 2007 | |
| Merle F. Collins | 1979 | George R. Gould | 2010 | ||
| Seraphim Costa | 1980 | John T. Moulaison | 2010 | ||
| Maria L. Tomase | 1986 | May 19 | Raymond F. Hogan | 1983 | |
| Modesta R. Delaney | 1986 |
Lectors - Eucharistic Ministers - Altar Servers
You are asked to consult your schedules and let us know when you will NOT be available during the months of July, August, and September. Please send us a note via email at office@stannsraynham.org, the mail, or the basket with the dates by Sunday, June 3rd so that the new schedule can be drafted.
Knights of Columbus Scholarship Applications
The St. Ann's Knights of Columbus Council #10289 of Raynham announces applications are available for the 2012 scholarship and award contest for high school seniors. Registered members of St. Ann’s Parish in Raynham are invited to apply. One sponsored scholarship of $500 will be awarded.
To obtain an application, interested students can call Fred Mailloux at 508-824-5066. The completed application and required attachments are due to the scholarship committee no later than Monday, May 14, 2012.
Thank You!
A special thank you to Paula McNeil and Country Gardens on Rte. 44 for the donation of plants that have been placed around the Pro-life monument at the Parish Center.
Women's Guild & Women of Spirit
Notice to all former members of St. Ann’s Women’s Guild and Women of Spirit. We are planning a gathering for an evening of fun and friendship on Tuesday, June 5th, at 6:30 in the Parish Center. If you plan to attend please call Marianne Miller at 508-823-1765 or Beverly Morgan at 508-823-9183.
St. Vincent De Paul Food Pantry
The St. Vincent De Paul Food Pantry has been seriously depleted by many calls for food in the last couple of months. We need your help!
What we need most is cereal, peanut butter, jelly, juices, canned fruit, soup, tuna, macaroni and cheese, snacks, and $10 food vouchers from Market Basket. Any non-perishable donations would be greatly appreciated!
Diocese News & Events
Emmaus Retreat Weekend
June 8 to June 10, 2012 at LaSalette Retreat Center, Attleboro, MA.
Emmaus is a weekend retreat program for people who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Christ, regardless of their present level of faith and practice.
The purpose of the weekend is to give participants an opportunity to reflect upon themselves and their relationship with God and their community. You will build valuable relationships through friendship, encouragement, prayer and the awesome power of God. Emmaus is a Catholic retreat program that is open to people of all Christian faiths.
For more information please contact Debbie Sousa at 508-646-3902, or visit our website at www.emmausretreats.com.
Candlelight Rosary Procession
A candlelight Rosary procession in honor of Our Lady of Fatima will be held on the 13th of the month, May through October, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 103 Center St., Bridgewater.
The guest speaker for Sunday, May 13th, will be Rev. William Devine, Pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas, Bridgewater. This event will be held rain or shine at 7:30pm.
Family Rosary Retreat 2012
Cardinal Spellman High School, 738 Court St., Brockton on June 2, 2012 from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Keynote Speaker: Sr. Theresa Rickard, O.P., Mass Presided by Auxiliary Bishop John Dooher D.D. Inspiring Keynotes, Family Activites, Movie, Adoration, Reconciliation, Rosary Prayer and Vigil Mass.
Cost: $7 per person / $40 family including lunch before May 15th. After May 15th, $10 per person / $50 per family. For more info or to register call 508-238-4095, 1-800-299-PRAY, or visit www.FamilyRosary.org/Retreat.
3rd Annual Irish American Pilgrimage
A Day of Prayer, Faith, and Family: Sunday, May 20th, 11:00am to 6:00pm.
Guest speaker – Frank Kelly; well known Irish musicians; Irish Step dancers; Mass-outdoor Rosary Procession (weather permitting); Irish bread, tea, coffee and lunch will be available.
For more information contact Our Lady of La Salette Shrine 508-222-5410, Marie 781-762-0055, or Tommie 508-747-5131.
Adult Volunteer Services Needed
Longmeadow of Taunton, 68 Dean St., is need of adult volunteers at their facility. Weekdays, early evenings 5:30pm to 7:00pm, and weekend afternoons 2:00pm to 4:30pm are available. Volunteers build a better world by making a difference every day, touching lives and lifting the spirits of those in need.
For more information please call Jane D’Alessandro, Director of Activities at 508-824-1467 ext. 12.
Summer Day Camp Program
St. Vincent de Paul Society is sponsoring a summer camp at Cathedral Camp, E. Freetown, for boys and girls ages 4-14 from low income families in the Taunton area. Hours are 8:45am to 3:45pm Monday through Friday, extended day offered for a fee. Bus transportation is provided.
The number of sessions is limited from one week to two weeks. Registration is Thursday, June 7th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, and Saturday, June 9th from 10:00am to noon at the St. Vincent de Paul Society, 141 Washington St, Taunton. No applications will be processed after June 11, 2012 or without immunization and current physical exam records.
For more information please call 508-823-6676.
Healing Service
A bus trip to attend a Healing Service with Fr. DiOrio, Sturbridge, MA, September 9th from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.
Fr. DiOrio was featured on the TB Show “Unsolved Mysteries”. Bus will pick up and drop off at Silver City Galleria Mall - $35 per person. Seating is limited to 55 people. To reserve now call 508-944-5910.
Area Daily Mass Schedules
| St. Thomas Aquinas, Bridgewater | St. Jude the Apostle, Taunton | |
| Monday – Friday 7:00am & 9:00am, Saturday 9:00am | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00am |
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| Holy Cross, South Easton | Holy Family, East Taunton | |
| Monday – Friday 9:00am | Monday – Saturday 8:00am |
General Information and Announcements
The Friends of the Raynham Library
The Friends of the Raynham Library need your help collecting recipes for a community cookbook to be sold in 2012 to benefit the library. Your family favorites, ethnic delights and tried and true successes would be welcomed.
To submit you can access the cookbook website from your home or the library computer at www.typensave.com. Click Login, user name - Raynham, password - thyme423. Another option is to write your recipe on forms available at the library or senior center on March 1st. Forms must be submitted by May 18th.
What Are The Requirements To Be A Godparent Or Sponsor?
In order to serve as a Godparent or sponsor, you must be a confirmed Catholic, at least 16 years old, registered in a parish and practicing your faith by weekly participation at Mass. If you are married your marriage must be recognized as valid by the Church. If you have any questions about this, see either Fr. Michael or Deacon Joe.
Parishioners Homebound or in Long Term Care
We want to keep in touch with our parishioners. It is important to let us know when one becomes homebound or enters a nursing home or long-term care so that we can touch base and see if they would like to receive Holy Communion.
Please help keep us informed of these changes.
The Sunday Mass
The Sunday Mass is now airing on ABC Family Channel from 6:30am to 7:00am each Sunday morning.
The Sunday Mass is produced by the Passionist Fathers and Brothers of New York City and is available on DirecTV (channel 311), DishTV (channel 180) and Comcast Cable (channel 26/HD 826). To early for you? Tivo it or watch it online at www.TheSundayMass.org.
The Office for Child Protection
The Office for Child Protection would like to remind those in ministry with our children to maintain appropriate boundaries at all times. Meeting alone in isolated areas, e-mailing or calling too much, being involved in too many of the minor’s activities, showing favoritism or giving special gifts and communicating with our youth over social networking sites such as MySpace and Face Book, violates appropriate boundaries in our relationships with young people.
If you would like more information about what types of interactions are inappropriate, please call Debora Jones at 508-674-4681.
Adoption by Choice
Adoption by Choice, a program of Catholic Social Services, provides confidential supportive pregnancy counseling to individuals experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. An unplanned pregnancy can sometimes mean making difficult but very important decisions. Our licensed counselors are available to meet with individuals and their families whenever they might need someone to share concerns about an unplanned pregnancy and the future of the baby.
Please call 508-674-4681 if you or someone you know might want to explore the agency’s services, and ask to speak with a pregnancy counselor. The Catholic Social Service website also provides additional information on our services: www.cssdioc.org.
Traveling? Mass Schedules Nationwide
For nationwide Mass times and locations, you may call 1-410-676-6000 or visit www.Masstimes.org.
Catholic TV On The Web
Or click here to visit CatholicTV.com
New Words, Same Mass
Examining the New English Translation of the Mass
Why a new translation? Which prayers are changing? How will it affect our celebration of the Mass?
A video presentation explaining the changes to the Mass, given by Rev. Msgr. Stephen J. Avila, director of the Office for Worship of the Fall River Diocese and the Pastor of St. Mary’s Parish in Mansfield, is available for viewing on Youtube in a five-part series. Links to the video are here:
Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5
New Roman Missal
The Vatican has approved a new Roman Missal which is the book that is used at Mass. This project has been in the works for many years. The new translation from the Latin more closely follows the true meaning of the Latin text.
This will impact some of the words that the priest uses as well as some of the response of the people. It will go into effect on the First Sunday of Advent on November 27th. The entire text can be read online or downloaded from here or from here.
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has a channel on Youtube with several videos discussing the new Roman Missal and the upcoming changes here.
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